If some rooms never feel comfortable and your energy bills keep climbing, your ducts may be to blame.
Learn how duct sealing in Baltimore can improve efficiency and comfort in your Maryland home.
Your ductwork is the delivery system for all of your heated and cooled air, and when it leaks, you are
paying to condition spaces like attics, crawlspaces, and wall cavities instead of your living areas. Over
time, joints loosen, connections separate, and insulation wears away, letting conditioned air escape and
pulling in dust and allergens from unconditioned spaces. Warning signs include rooms that are always too
hot or too cold, weak airflow from certain vents, excessive dust, and energy bills that rise even though
your habits have not changed. You may also hear whistling or notice ducts in the attic or basement that
look disconnected or crushed. A professional can test your ducts for leakage and seal problem areas with
mastic or metal-backed tape rather than ordinary cloth duct tape, which tends to fail. Adding insulation to
ducts that run through unconditioned areas further reduces energy loss. Repairing your ducts helps your
system heat and cool more evenly and work less hard. Call Five Star HVAC at +1 (240) 210-7032 to
schedule a duct inspection and start getting the comfort you are paying for.